{"product_id":"we-will-be-free-graeme-bell","title":"We Will Be Free: Overlanding In Africa and Around South America - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe Will Be Free: Overlanding in Africa and Around South America\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eby \u003cb\u003eLuisa Bell\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor), \u003cb\u003eGraeme Robert Bell\u003c\/b\u003e (Photographer), \u003cb\u003eLuisa Bell\u003c\/b\u003e (Photographer)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe Will Be Free: Overlanding in Africa and Around South America\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is Graeme Bell’s account of how one family left conventional life behind and discovered a lasting passion for vehicle-based adventure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn 2010, Graeme and Luisa Bell set out with their children, Keelan and Jessica, in a trusted Land Rover named Mafuta. What began as a six-month journey through Southern and East Africa became the experience that permanently changed the direction of their lives.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter returning to South Africa, the family attempted to settle back into ordinary routines and the demands of corporate life. The transition was not easy. Travel had shown them a different way to live, one built around movement, shared experience, unfamiliar places, and the freedom of the open road.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShort trips in Mafuta offered temporary relief, but the desire to keep exploring remained. Eventually, the Bells made a much larger decision: instead of treating overlanding as an occasional escape, they would build their lives around it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom Africa to South America\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe family’s early travels took them across the varied landscapes of Southern and East Africa.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlong the way, they learned how to travel together for extended periods, live from a vehicle, adapt to changing conditions, and depend on one another when plans failed. The experience also introduced them to the mixture of independence, uncertainty, and possibility that defines long-distance overlanding.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTheir growing desire for a less conventional life eventually carried them and Mafuta to South America.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThrough a combination of fortunate encounters, questionable decisions, mechanical trouble, persistence, and curiosity, the family spent more than two years traveling around the continent. Their route became a complete circumnavigation of South America before they began looking north toward their next adventure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Reality Behind the Adventure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe Will Be Free\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is not presented as a polished account of effortless travel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGraeme Bell writes about the difficult days as honestly as the successful ones. Breakdowns, poor decisions, uncertainty, exhaustion, and the pressures of living closely together all form part of the journey.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese challenges are balanced by humor, unexpected friendships, memorable landscapes, and the satisfaction of overcoming problems as a family.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe book shows that overlanding is rarely defined only by scenic campsites or carefully planned routes. Much of the experience comes from dealing with what happens when plans change, equipment fails, roads deteriorate, or the next destination proves harder to reach than expected.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Family Traveling Together\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt the heart of the story is the relationship between Graeme, Luisa, Keelan, and Jessica.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExtended travel places unusual demands on a family. There is little separation between everyday life and the journey itself, and every member of the group must contribute, adapt, and learn.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Bells’ travels provide a firsthand look at what it means to raise children on the road, share limited space, solve problems together, and create a family life that does not follow the usual structure of school schedules, office routines, and short vacations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTheir story is as much about their connection to one another as it is about the continents they cross.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLife with a Land Rover Named Mafuta\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMafuta is more than transportation in this story.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Land Rover carries the family’s supplies, shelter, tools, and belongings while serving as the foundation of their mobile lifestyle. It also becomes a source of pride, frustration, maintenance, and countless roadside lessons.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLike many overland vehicles, Mafuta represents both freedom and responsibility. It provides access to remote places but also demands constant attention and mechanical care.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReaders who appreciate Land Rovers, expedition vehicles, vehicle preparation, and self-supported travel will recognize the complicated relationship that can develop between travelers and the machine that carries them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChoosing an Alternative Travel Lifestyle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe decision to leave conventional employment and pursue long-term travel is one of the book’s central themes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Bells do not simply take a long vacation. They begin reconsidering what they need, how they want to spend their time, and what kind of life they want to create together.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTheir journey raises broader questions about work, freedom, security, possessions, education, and the value of experience. It also shows that choosing an unconventional path involves sacrifice as well as excitement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe title \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe Will Be Free\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e reflects this search for a life shaped less by routine and more by intention, movement, and shared discovery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Story of Overlanding and the Road Less Traveled\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis book will appeal to readers interested in:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverlanding through Africa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLong-distance travel in South America\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLand Rover expeditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFamily adventure travel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVehicle-based camping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlternative lifestyles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSelf-supported international travel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTravel memoirs about life on the road\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe challenges of extended overland journeys\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStories about leaving corporate life behind\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe book combines travel narrative, family memoir, mechanical misadventure, humor, and reflection. It offers an honest look at the rewards and difficulties of building a life around exploration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGraeme Bell was born in Johannesburg, South Africa, and has strong connections to Durban and Cape Town.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA largely self-educated writer and lifelong traveler, Bell draws inspiration from a wide and unconventional range of cultural influences, including music, literature, political commentary, film, and religion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHis writing reflects the same independence and irreverence that shaped his decision to pursue a life of overlanding. When he is not traveling or working on his Land Rover, he can often be found enjoying a beer, watching videos online, or simply admiring Mafuta when an internet connection is unavailable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThrough \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe Will Be Free\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Bell documents the origins of the family’s overlanding life and the experiences that transformed travel from an occasional adventure into a permanent way of seeing the world.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 342\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.76 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 26, 2015\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47249010163900,"sku":"9780620652995","price":40.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7081\/9004\/files\/we-will-be-free-graeme-bell-overlanding-book-cover.webp?v=1786117004","url":"https:\/\/www.jbicklesbee.com\/products\/we-will-be-free-graeme-bell","provider":"JBicklesbee","version":"1.0","type":"link"}